Karen Michelle Parker-Stewart

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Karen Michelle Parker-Stewart, 42, of Reading, Pa.

Born on May 31, 1983, in Reading, Pa she was the daughter of Frank Parker & Karen Stewart.

Michelle was a 2001 graduate of Reading High School; and was a homemaker to her 3 beautiful children.

Michelle was married to Marlon Joachim and together they had 3 children: Samara Parker-Stewart, Sebastian Parker-Stewart and Simon Parker-Stewart.

Michelle is known for her interest in beauty and fashion; when she entered the room people couldn't help but gravitate towards her. Michelle's smile, free spirit and authenticity will be truly missed. She was a unique and wonderful gift to the world.

Michelle is preceded in death by her mother, Karen Stewart; father, Frank Parker; maternal grandfather, Harry Stewart; and niece, Aria Parker.

She is survived by her daughter Samara Parker-Stewart, and sons Sabastian and Simon Parker-Stewart of New York; her sisters, Destinne Parker-Stewart and Asia Parker-Stewart of Reading, Pa; her brother Frank Parker of Reading, Pa and his wife Sabina Parker; nephews Avery Parker-Stewart and Frank Parker II. ; her nieces, Ashanti Duncan and Shiasia Allen; maternal grandmother Wealtha Stewart and many other family members and friends.

The family will be celebrating her life privately. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you support local mental health resource Berks NAMI through a donation. https://namiberkspa.org/contact/